Welcome to Team Ontario!

Skills Ontario applauds you in your triumphant successes in 2021 and cheers you on as you continue to the national level representing Team Ontario and your educational institution! #SCVNC2021

 

General Information
Registration
How will SCVNC work?
Contest Dates
Home Participation
Mandatory vs Recommended Proctors
Contest Material Packages
Shirts
Introduction Videos
Devices
Communication

 

General Information

The first things to do after the Team Ontario meeting:

  • Review the Contest Descriptions (Scope) and Projects for you individual contest
  • Does your contest have a Mandatory Proctor or Recommended Proctor? The descriptions of the requirements of the Proctor are outlined in the Contest Description (scope), found at the link above. You will need to determine who the proctor will be for the competitor as BOTH the competitor and proctor MUST register.
    • Competitor Registration Deadline Friday May 14 at 5pm
    • Proctor Registration Deadline Monday May 17 at 5pm
    • Host Facility Deadline Registration May 14 at 5pm
  • Review the Competition Rules (PDF) 
  • Once all competitors and proctors have registered, Skills Canada will send a Competitor Welcome Email Package and a Host Facility Welcome Email Package. NOTE: this Welcome Package will not come automatically after you register, but you will receive a message that your registration was successful. It will include important documents such as:
    • Virtual Competitor Guide
    • Virtual Proctor Guide
    • Virtual Host Facility Guide

 

Registration

There are three registration forms and one informed consent form that must be completed. All participants (competitors, proctors & host facilitators) must complete their respective registration forms AND the informed consent form.

Competitor Registration Form

Proctor Registration Form

Host Facility Registration Form

Informed Consent Form - Must be completed by Competitors and Proctors

The deadlines are as follows and are strict as they are imposed by Skills Canada. We do NOT have control over the deadlines and any extensions would need to be approved by Skills Canada:

  • Competitor Registration + Consent Form - Friday May 14 at 5pm
  • Proctor Registration + Consent Form - Monday May 17 at 5pm
  • Host Facility Registration + Consent Form - Friday May 14 at 5pm

There are NO registration fees this year.

If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Nicholas Komarnitsky at nkomarnitsky@skillsontario.com or 519-778-5565.

 

How will the SCVNC work?

SCVNC will run from May 25th to May 30th - individual contests will run on certain dates within this time frame. The vFairs online event and Closing Ceremonies will take place on June 15th.

Secondary contests will consist of the following:

  • Orientation
    • Orientation will take place on a Google Classroom call, but cameras and microphones will be off. The call will only be used for a chat box in case of questions.
    • All competitors/proctors must watch the pre-recorded orientation video (which will be sent to them) prior to 2pm on the day of their orientation.
    • The agenda for orientation can be found here (PDF).
  • One competition day per contest (not two as in a normal year) will take place between 9am and 3pm EST. Competitors from other provinces/territories will participate between 9am and 3pm in their local time.
    • All contests will have a 30 minute lunch break. A detailed competition schedule will be shared with all competitors prior to the start of the competition.
    • Each competitor and registered proctor will be provided with an e-gift card for a meal. The amount varies based on the contest duration (ex. lunch only, or lunch + dinner). These will be emailed to the address provided during registration.
  • Orientation and Contests will take place on a Google Classroom call, but cameras and microphones will be off. The call will only be used for the chat box in case there are any questions.
  • Proctor orientation will take place on a Google Meet call on May 19th, from 12-1pm EST. The agenda for Secondary Proctor orientation can be found here (PDF).

Post-Secondary contests will consist of the following:

  • Orientation
    • Orientation will be a live Zoom call with cameras and microphones on.
    • All competitors must attend at the time provided by Skills Canada.
    • The agenda for the orientation can be found here (PDF)
  • Two competition days per contest will take place between 9am and 3pm EST. Competitors from other provinces/territories will participate between 9am and 3pm in their local time.
    • Contests will take place on a live Zoom call.
    • All contests will have a 30 minute lunch break. A detailed competition schedule will be shared with all competitors prior to the start of the competition.
    • Each competitor and registered proctor will be provided with an e-gift card for a meal. The amount varies based on the contest duration (ex. lunch only, or lunch + dinner). These will be emailed to the address provided during registration.
  • Proctor Orientation will take place on May 20th from 12-1pm EST. The agenda for the Post-Secondary Proctor orientation can be found here (PDF).

 

Contest Dates

 

Home Participation

Depending on the existing COVID-19 regulations/uncertainties that are in place from May 25th – May 30th; the following format and process will be implemented:

Pre-Approved to Compete from Home
Based on safety and conversations with the National Technical Committees, some contests have been pre-approved to be safe to compete from home. These are highlighted green in following chart.

NOT Pre-Approved
These contests have to be completed from a classroom or industry setting
For contests that are highlighted in yellow, Skills Ontario has indicated to Skills Canada these competitors will likely be competing from home. All non pre-approved contests (yellow or white highlighting), will require special approval and safety forms from Skills Canada if required to compete from home.
Competitors will be asked on the registration forms if they require to compete from home if the lock down is not lifted for after May 20th

 

 

Mandatory vs Recommend Proctors

Mandatory Proctor

  • It is noted in the Contest Description for each specific contest what the requirements are for a proctor for that individual contest
  • Some only request to assist in:
    • Safety
    • No cheating
    • Taking pictures and submitting

For other contests it is specific that the proctor must have the matching skill set of the contest. If a proctor can not be found to have the matching skill set of the contest, then special permission must be acquired by Skills Canada.


Recommended Proctor
If a competitor chooses or can not have a proctor available (ex. competing from home), they will have to take on the additional workload of the proctor tasks, such as taking pictures and  submitting documents.

 

Contest Material Packages

Some contests will have packages of materials that will be shipped to competitors or proctors for use during the competition. A shipping address will be requested during the registration process.

 

 

Material Per Diem

Some contests will have a per diem provided to them for the purchase of contests materials, as they could not be shipped. These materials can be costly, and host locations will be reimbursed via EFT from Skills Ontario/Skills Canada. The contact person for this will be requested during  the Proctor Registration.

If the material costs for these contests are more then the per diem, it will be reviewed by SCC on individual basis.

 

Shirts

Team Ontario Shirts

During registration, competitors will be asked for their shirt size as Team Ontario shirts will be shipped to each competitor using the address provided in the form. The shirts must be worn during live orientation, on contest days, as well as during your introductory video. The only exception is for contests that require PPE or items such as chef's jackets worn over the t-shirt.

 SCVNC Souvenir Shirts

If you would like a souvenir shirt to commemorate your achievement in participating in the SCVNC, you will be provided with a link in your welcome e-mail to register for one. You are not automatically registered - it is a separate form that must be completed by May 30th, 2021.

 

Introduction Videos

On June 15th, Skills Canada will host a vFairs event that is open to the public. For provincials, we recorded the live contests and edited those and included some of the submissions to showcase on our vFairs. Nationals will only be showcasing Introduction Videos, submitted from each of the competitors; there will be no recordings of contests on June 15. This is not mandatory, and you may wish to do it if you choose. By providing an introduction video you will be showcasing Team Ontario, yourself and your skill set, as well as the educational institution in which you are representing! We recommend if your are comfortable, to participate and show your pride in being on Team Ontario and for #SkilledTrades and Technologies!

Secondary

  • Skills Ontario will be communicating with all secondary competitors to provide instructions for your video and how to submit
  • Skills Ontario will submit your videos to SCC
  • The member organizations are assisting with secondary videos, compared to PS submitted on their own, as secondary students are under the age of 18

    Post-Secondary
  • The below is noted in the PS Competitor Guide which will be in the Welcome Email
  • To promote each post-secondary competitor for our SCVNC online virtual event on June 15, with the help of their proctor, we invite each competitor to record a short introduction video that will be showcased in the skill event booth at the virtual event. Please review the Competitor Introduction Video document attached to the welcome email which includes all the information needed in order to submit this video.

 

Devices

Competitors will need to use their own computer in order to compete in certain skill areas. Specification on the type of computer to use will be stated in the contest description. Skills Canada is not responsible for any stolen or damaged computer. Competitors must bring their computer at orientation for testing and to ensure it will work properly for the next day.

All software must already be installed on the computer. SCC will not supply any software for the contest. If a competitor computer malfunction (hardware or software), the Proctor, the NTC, and SCC will make every effort to resolve the issue. It will be the competitor’s responsibility to have at his/her disposal a back-up device if he/she wishes to. If a computer malfunction and time is lost, the Proctor and NTC will allow extra time at the end of the competition to a maximum of 1 hour.

 

Communication

For any questions regarding registration, please contact Nicholas Komarnitsky at nkomarnitsky@skillsontario.com or 519-778-5565.

For any general questions, please contact the Jennifer Green, Director of Competitions, at jgreen@skillsontario.com or 519-803-5366.